IUD/IUS

Question 1

When starting on IUD what advice should be given?

Answer 1

Will start to work immediately
Lasts 5 years

Question 2

What are disadvantages of IUD?

Answer 2

Make periods longer and heavier
Increased risk of ectopic
Increased risk of PID- should not have if history of STIs
Risk of migration/expulsion

Question 3

When starting on IUS what advice should be given?

Answer 3

To use additional methods until 7 days

Question 4

What are disadvantages of IUS?

Answer 4

Initial frequent bleeding and spotting- later makes menses lighter and may stop them all together
Risk of PID/ectopic
Risk of migration and expulsion